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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.64, 1,225.04 and 538.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.64, 1,225.04 and 538.32 is: 742.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.64 : 1,225.04 = 538.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.64/1,225.04 = 538.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.64x = 1,225.04 × 538.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.64x = 659,463.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,463.53/887.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.94

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